Recurrent aphthous stomatitis in 18-year-old adolescents - Prevalence and associated factors: a population-based study

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis is a painful disorder of unknown etiology. It is among the most common oral mucosal lesions with high prevalence among young adults. To conduct a population-based study with 18-year-old army recruiters to assess its prevalence and associated factors in male adolescents....

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Published in:Anais brasileiros de dermatología 2017-09, Vol.92 (5), p.626-629
Main Authors: Souza, Paulo Ricardo Martins de, Duquia, Rodrigo Pereira, Breunig, Juliano de Avelar, Almeida, Jr, Hiram Larangeira de
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adolescent
DERMATOLOGY
Epidemiology
Investigation
Stomatitis, Aphthous
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Summary:Recurrent aphthous stomatitis is a painful disorder of unknown etiology. It is among the most common oral mucosal lesions with high prevalence among young adults. To conduct a population-based study with 18-year-old army recruiters to assess its prevalence and associated factors in male adolescents. Interview during clinical examination in the army. In this group (2,427 interviewed adolescents) there was a RAS prevalence of 24.9%. Smoking, herpes labialis and socioeconomic status correlated with the outcome. only male adolescents were interviewed. Our results showed high prevalence of RAS; association with higher economic level and herpes simplex was found. Protective effect of smoking was confirmed.
ISSN:0365-0596
1806-4841
1806-4841
0365-0596
DOI:10.1590/abd1806-4841.20174692